By: Patrick Sexton

Career Medical Lab Technician/Technologist

Who am I? Guardian Inspector A leader Perfectionist Keep people on track Like to help others Schedule oriented Dependable

Job Description Aid doctors in treating diseases. Aid doctors in diagnosing diseases. Test body samples Ex: blood test, urine sample, etc. 85% of medical decisions are based on these results. Technologists supervise labs and technicians. Technologists analyze and convey data.

Typical Day 1.Check message and inspect lab equipment. 2.Set up specimens and wet mounts/test. 3.Speak with other health care professionals/monitor technicians. 4.Examine grams and wet mounts and record data. 5.Work out problems that are occurring. Ex: Technicians, computers, etc. 6.Do semen and pregnancy analyses.

Skills Needed How to use lab equipment. Ex: microscopes, chemical analyzers, etc. You need to be able to work independently. Need to be flexible. Responsible Careful and patient Be knowledgeable in biology and chemistry.

Working Conditions Hospitals, doctor’s offices, and pharmaceutical firms. Wear safety gear. Infections are present in workplace. Take safety precautions. Hours worked No set hours Could work for long tedious hours Work to meet deadlines

Lab Technologist Melinda Things she likes about her job She likes the pay The social aspect of seeing new people every day The challenge that goes along with the job. Things she dislikes Lack of security of the job Pressure and accuracy that goes with the job Doesn’t like the hours of working shift.

Pros and Cons Pros You get to help others. You are potentially saving lives. The pay is decent. Cons The precision, accuracy, and pressure it takes. You also have long constantly changing hours. Dealing with bodily fluids.

Salary Information Technologist average salary: $60,533 Medical Technician salary: $25,000

Demand for this job in the future

Demand For Job Many medical techs get jobs out of college. There is a nationwide shortage of jobs.

Education Technician: needs only associates degree or certificate. Technologist: bachelors degree in medical science or a life science. You may need to become registered in some states. Classes to take in High School: - Math every year -Biology, anatomy, and chemistry -Computers every year

College Oakland University Located in Rochester Michigan Tuition plus room and board: $17,854 Total estimated: $21,556 More than 19,000 students Address: 2200 N. Squirrel Road, Rochester, Michigan

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